Job Summary:

The Clinical Counselor will

•Work alongside a multi-disciplinary early intervention team and participate in program development.

•Facilitate counseling to children and/or families who are considered at risk in one or more areas of development.

•Participate in regular service reviews, case and team consultation/supervision and meetings as required.

•Develop and implement therapeutic plans and programs and evaluate their effectiveness.

•Maintain a caseload and provide transition planning.

•Liaise with and provide referrals to community agencies, committees, and other professionals.

•Establish and maintain current qualified practice.

Education, Training and Experience

- Master’s degree in counselling psychology or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience with children and families
- Demonstrated working knowledge of family centered practice, early intervention, child development, family support and community-based services

Qualifications: Skills and Abilities
- Must possess organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and organizations
- Flexible in responding to changing conditions and committed to working within a team environment




- Familiar with using an electronic database and virtual platforms
- Valid BC Driver’s License and personal vehicle
- Demonstrated ability to work alone and unsupervised

Personal Attributes

- Positive role model including modeling a healthy lifestyle
- Empathy, warmth, and understanding
- Ability to work effectively with families, colleagues, volunteers, and organizations
- Current, satisfactory criminal record search

Advocacy:

- To advocate for individual clients and families so they obtain needed support
- To support families in advocating for their child
- To advocate for support and change within the systems that affect children and families

Please Note:

- The successful candidate will begin employment at the Clements Building
- Hours are flexible and negotiable, opportunities for hybrid working in office and from home
- This position will require a valid B.C. Driver’s License and use of personal vehicle for transportation
- This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership
- This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found

📌 Clinical Counsellor (North Cowichan)
🏢 Clements Centre Society
📍 North Cowichan